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Example Sentences

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Lebanon’s president even relies on using an intermediary to talk to Hezbollah, rather than communicating directly with the group, senior Lebanese officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, Ms Suer said things had got worse rather than better.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of building models in-house, Apple hired Google to provide the AI capabilities for its new capabilities, using a version of the search engine giant's Gemini model rather than any technology developed internally.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The most effective strategy involved sterilizing about 22% of adult female koalas each year in areas with the highest population densities rather than applying the approach across the entire region.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“We can’t forever. I shared a room with Louisa and now I’m in with Sara and Joy. It’s rather cramped.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse